For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Meeting Room.
Facilities Committee Minutes_08-20-2025
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For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room.
Facilities Committee Minutes_07-16-2025
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For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Combined Facilities and Finance Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Meeting Room.
Combined Facilities Finance Committee Minutes_06-18-2025
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For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
Facilities Minutes 04-16-2025 with Attachments
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Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission
1703 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
Commission Meeting Room
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 1:00 pm
FACILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES
PRESENT:
Committee Chairman Ben Turnipseed
Commissioner Dave Ford
Commissioner Wayne Neal
Executive Director Andrew Burroughs
ALSO PRESENT:
Clayton Watson, Commissioner
Charles A. Dorminy, HBS Legal Counsel
LaDonnah Roberts, Deputy Executive Director
Todd Kline, Director of Engineering
Pam Crosby, Director of Procurement
David Owens, Director of Finance
Christa Free, Procurement Coordinator
Trevor Peters, Thomas & Hutton
Jeff Wiggins, Hoyer Investment Company
MEDIA PRESENT: None
Chairman Turnipseed called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM.
Chairman Turnipseed provided an invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Chairman Turnipseed opened the Public Comment Period. There being no citizens that wished to address the Committee, Chairman Turnipseed closed the Public Comment Period.
APPROVAL
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Neal to approve the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on March 19, 2025. Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Burroughs explained that this is an agreement to purchase 20 acres of property adjacent to Exit 42. Hoyer HIC Altama owns the property on the northwest quadrant at Exit 42, and BGJWSC is acquiring 20 acres in the northeast corner of that northwest quadrant.
HIC Altama is also making a lot of onsite improvements. JWSC approached them about whether they would be interested in selling property. As part of that discussion, JWSC also requested that they install larger diameter gravity sewer in the direction of the new wastewater treatment plant so that work would not have to be done twice. Currently they are in the process of installing that gravity sewer in a temporary pump station to pump it back out to the Highway 99 right-of-way, which is where they would have flowed their sewer had the new plant not been under consideration there. The force main from that temporary pump station is being routed all the way to Shell Road to tie into the force main for Pump Station 4118. This agreement is for the property and for the increase in infrastructure costs for the request JWSC made above and beyond what would be required for their own site development. In addition, there are future provisions for HIC Altama to do additional work in the event they need additional capacity before JWSC can get the treatment plant online, which is downstream or upstream work at Pump Station 4119, located at Golden Isles Parkway and Highway 99, in order to facilitate additional growth.
HIC Altama will receive capital fee credit for onsite use for the value of property and infrastructure. For that, they intend to build approximately 2,000 residential homes, then commercial and multifamily development near Highway 99. That value is estimated at approximately $5 million. If the value of the credits exceeds what they need onsite, they will then be able to recoup the remainder of their investment in a 70/30 split for connection fees that utilize the assets they installed. The term of the agreement is the later of 15 years from the execution of this Agreement or five years following the completion of the wastewater plant.
Commissioner Neal made a motion seconded by Commissioner Ford that the Facilities Committee recommend that the full Commission approve entering into an agreement with HIC Altama, LLC for 20 acres of property and additional infrastructure improvements for enhanced water and wastewater services along and near Highway 99 and Exit 42. Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Burroughs stated that this project was originally funded with a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant that was awarded in 2020. Funding was awarded for the purchase of eight fixed generators as well as installation of those generators. JWSC made the decision to purchase the generators immediately due to extended lead times for those generators, as long as 84 weeks. The cost for those generators was $1,251,973.59.
The item currently being presented for the Board’s consideration is a contract to install those generators. The low bid received was from Popco, Inc. in the amount of $4,905,080. The sum of the purchased generators and the proposed installation contract will exceed the funding provided by the FEMA grant. JWSC will pursue a budget adjustment with FEMA for that overage. However, if that overage cannot be funded with additional FEMA funds, JWSC could fund that overage with uncommitted funds in the Repair and Replacement Reserve.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Neal that the Facilities Committee recommend that the full Commission award a contract to Popco, Inc. for the installation of eight (8) fixed generators in the amount of $4,905,080.00. Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Kline began by explaining that there are three properties involved with this approval item.
The first two items involve adjacent property owners on Saint Simons Island who also applied to Glynn County for right-of-way abandonment. Behind each of their properties is an unopened, essentially impassable, alley. JWSC has a sewer main that runs back to that alley. This was noted during a project plan review by Glynn County. So, JWSC requested that Glynn County encourage the property owners to dedicate easements to JWSC so that we maintain access to that sewer.
The third item involves an easement in the Cinder Hill subdivision located in JWSC’s South Mainland service area. This easement will allow JWSC to connect a water loop through Cinder Hill and Barrington Oaks subdivisions. That water loop connection will also support JWSC’s planned water system improvements at Exit 29.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Neal that the Facilities Committee recommend the full Commission approve and accept these easements with associated documentation. Motion carries 3-0.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Burroughs presented the Water Production Report for the month of April 2025 to the Facilities Committee. This report provides the Committee with monthly and daily water production in millions of gallons for each of the BGJWSC water production facilities (wells). The following are Brunswick District production facilities: Howard Coffin, Goodyear Park, Brunswick Villa, FLETC, I-95, Golden Isles I, Golden Isles II, Canal, and Ridgewood. The South Mainland District wells include Fancy Bluff, Exit 29, and Brookman. Mallery, Airport, Harrington, and Hampton South are the wells located in the St. Simons Island District.
Mr. Burroughs reviewed the April 2025 Monthly Wastewater Flow Report with the Committee. This report contains data regarding the influent and effluent flows, concentration of elements and chemicals, plant capacity, etc. Aside from ongoing ammonia issues at Academy Creek, the plants are operating well. Improvement is being shown on the ammonia as a result of improved solids handling.
Mr. Kline and Mr. Burroughs presented an update on the monthly Project Report for Capital Projects currently in process including those in the engineering phase and those in construction. The Commissioners were provided with a packet containing: the Capital Project Photographs, Capital Project Report Spreadsheet, and the Capital Project Gantt Chart of project timelines. Mr. Kline and Mr. Burroughs presented the update by highlighting projects along with excellent photographs and descriptive details on scopes of work completed as well as portions remaining for final project completion. Mr. Burroughs also reminded the Commissioners of items that are currently out for bids or pending release of bid packages.
Chairman Turnipseed asked if there was any further business to discuss. Hearing none, Commissioner Neal made a motion seconded by Commissioner Ford to adjourn. Motion carries 3-0.
Chairman Turnipseed adjourned the meeting at 2:23 p.m.
For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
Facilities Minutes 03-19-2025 with Attachments
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Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission
1703 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
Commission Meeting Room
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM
FACILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES
PRESENT:
Committee Chairman Ben Turnipseed
Commissioner Dave Ford
Commissioner Wayne Neal
Executive Director Andrew Burroughs
ALSO PRESENT:
LaDonnah Roberts, Deputy Executive Director
Todd Kline, Director of Engineering
Pam Crosby, Director of Procurement
David Owens, Director of Finance
Christa Free, Procurement Coordinator
MEDIA PRESENT: None
Chairman Turnipseed called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM.
Chairman Turnipseed provided an invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Chairman Turnipseed opened the Public Comment Period. There being no citizens that wished to address the Committee, Chairman Turnipseed closed the Public Comment Period.
APPROVAL
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Chairman Neal to approve the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on February 19, 2025. Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Burroughs reminded the Board that in January 2025 JWSC awarded bids for Division 1 and Division 3 of this project. The work was bid as three separate Divisions. Division 1 was a conversion of a fire well into a water production facility through the addition of treatment chemicals and a ground storage tank. Division 3 was for some distribution system improvements to loop some neighborhoods more effectively and stop them from being single-fed. Division 2 is for the construction of a 500,000 gallon elevated storage tank. When JWSC bid all three together, no bids were received for Division 2. Initially, JWSC allowed for three different styles of water tanks to be included. When the work was rebid, JWSC narrowed it down to just the composite style tank, and two bids were received. Bids were received on March 6, 2025. The low bid was from Landmark Structures at $7,767,000 for the construction of Division 2. Thomas & Hutton, the Engineer of Record, had a $9.6 million Opinion of Probable Cost on Division 2. This will, if awarded, consume the bulk of the remaining Tier One SPLOST funds awarded at SPLOST 2022. There will be $361,942 uncommitted for SPLOST 2022 funding for Tier One. A letter of recommendation to award this contract to Landmark Structures from Thomas & Hutton is attached to the memo, as well as a bid tab. A mathematical error was discovered in the Caldwell Tanks bid. That was adjusted, but it did not impact who the low bid was on the contract. Landmark is currently constructing a tank adjacent to the Hyundai Meta site.
Considering the values of this item plus item three on our agenda (construction phase services contract for this work and the other two divisions), if both contracts are awarded at the values shown, JWSC will exceed the allotted SPLOST Tier One funds. JWSC does have the potential for, if collected, an additional $2 million in SPLOST Tier Two funding from Glynn County, if collected, which appears likely.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Neal that the Facilities Committee recommend awarding a contract to Landmarks Structures, LLC in the amount of $7,767,000 for Division 2 of the Exit 29 Water Production Facility & Elevated Storage Tank project. Motion carried 3-0.
On April 20, 2023, JWSC awarded a contract for design, engineering and bid preparation to Thomas & Hutton for engineering services for the SPLOST Exit 29 Water Production Facility and Elevated Storage Tank project. Mr. Burroughs stated that, at that time, a percentage of construction cost was requested for the construction phase services, such as submittal reviews, and payout reviews as well as onsite observation of the construction. Thomas & Hutton’s percentage at the time of that RFP was 3%. However, at the time of that solicitation, the project was intended and written into the RFP as being awarded under one contract. Since this work is now separated into three separate contracts with three separate vendors, Thomas & Hutton has requested an adjustment to 3.8%, as allowed by their engineering contract, for the construction phase services. Based on the total cost of the project being $12,825,011, 3.8% of that is $487,350. JWSC did have to re-bid Division 2 as previously described, and there were some permitting fees that were not included in the original proposal. The total cost, including the rebid and the permitting fees, for this request is $493,608. Again, this would commit all of the Tier One funding and $131,666 of the Tier Two SPLOST funding.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Neal that the Facilities Committee recommend awarding a contract to Thomas & Hutton in the amount of $493,608 for construction phase services for the Exit 29 Water Production Facility & Elevated Storage Tank project. Motion carried 3-0.
JWSC operates a Fenton sludge dryer at Academy Creek. Mr. Burroughs explained that Fenton is no longer in business, so JWSC is unable to buy a Fenton dryer. Trying to find parts has been very challenging, and with the improvements JWSC is making at Academy Creek, significant stress has been put on the dryer that previously was not placed upon it. JWSC has run into some issues with some bearings and related items at the site. When the dryer runs it will run some solids up to about 95% solids before taking it to the landfill, versus 15 to 18% coming off the belt presses. The landfills have certain limitations related to permitting that limit the volume of wet sludge that they can accept from JWSC.
There is one company, AIT Services, Inc. that is operated by one of the original designers of the Fenton sludge dryer. JWSC cannot locate parts from any other provider, so JWSC requested a quote from AIT Services to provide parts and labor to repair the dryer.
Mr. Burroughs noted that a correction is needed in the second paragraph under Staff Report. The $139k number does not include expediting one of the parts to shorten the timeframe. That amount is for the parts for the sprocket. It would cost approximately $8,000 to expedite the part so that JWSC can get the dryer back online sooner. For AIT Services to provide the parts and labor then completely rehab the dryer with new bearings, new sprockets and swivels, the cost would be $147,200.68. Considering the difference in hauling costs when the dryer is running, this investment would have a two-month payback. JWSC is running over 100 tons a month through the landfill right now. Saving 75% of the cost of 100 tons a month adds up quickly. Staff is evaluating the potential of adding a second dryer, but that would be a longer-term decision.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Neal that the Facilities Committee recommend a contract award in the amount of $147,200.68 to AIT Services, Inc. for the rehab of the Academy Creek sludge dryer.” Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Kline explained that there are two items under this approval item. The first one is Grace Crossing Phase 2C, and that is dedication of infrastructure and an easement. The second is a temporary (up to three years) construction easement only for JWSC’s Exit 42 elevated storage tank project.
Grace Crossing is a development within a greater development called Carriage Gate off Harry Driggers Boulevard. In the dedication documents, Mr. Kline noted that there are about 1700 linear feet of eight-inch PVC water main and appurtenances such as hydrants, valves, etc., as well as a little over 1100 linear feet of eight-inch PVC gravity main. Also included are manholes and utility easements over the private rights-of-way. Record drawings are attached to the packet that show the water and sewer improvements. These were inspected all along the way, as all new construction is, by JWSC water personnel. This development will add 32 new customers to JWSC.
The temporary construction easement is near Exit 42 on I-95. Mr. Kline displayed GIS and indicated the proposed tank site. He stated that JWSC does have an existing easement that runs through there with existing water and sewer going through it. However, JWSC will access the tank site for construction with this temporary easement. This would give JWSC two legal access points.
Mr. Burroughs noted that permanent access will be along the general easement area. There will be a public right-of-way dedicated, but this will just allow JWSC and the contractor to access it during construction. He also noted that this is a good example of the Development Authority helping to facilitate this outcome, and he thanked them for their efforts.
Commissioner Neal made a motion seconded by Commissioner Ford that the Facilities Committee recommend the full Commission approve and accept these requests to accept infrastructure and easements with associated documentation. Motion carries 3-0.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Burroughs presented the Water Production Report for the month of March 2025 to the Facilities Committee. This report provides the Committee with monthly and daily water production in millions of gallons for each of the BGJWSC water production facilities (wells). The following are Brunswick District production facilities: Howard Coffin, Goodyear Park, Brunswick Villa, FLETC, I-95, Golden Isles I, Golden Isles II, Canal, and Ridgewood. The South Mainland District wells include Fancy Bluff, Exit 29, and Brookman. Mallery, Airport, Harrington, and Hampton South are the wells located in the St. Simons Island District.
Mr. Burroughs reviewed the March 2025 Monthly Wastewater Flow Report with the Committee. This report contains data regarding the influent and effluent flows, concentration of elements and chemicals, plant capacity, etc. JWSC’s wastewater treatment plants continue to operate very well.
Mr. Kline and Mr. Burroughs presented an update on the monthly Project Report for Capital Projects currently in process including those in the engineering phase and those in construction. The Commissioners were provided with a packet containing: the Capital Project Photographs, Capital Project Report Spreadsheet, and the Capital Project Gantt Chart of project timelines. Mr. Kline and Mr. Burroughs presented the update by highlighting projects along with excellent photographs and descriptive details on scopes of work completed as well as portions remaining for final project completion.
Chairman Turnipseed asked if there was any further business to discuss. Hearing none, Commissioner Neal made a motion seconded by Commissioner Ford to adjourn. Motion carries 3-0.
Chairman Turnipseed adjourned the meeting at 2:27 p.m.
For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
Facilities Minutes 02-19-2025 with Attachments
To read the minutes, please open or download the pdf from the link above, or you may see more below.
Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission
1703 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
Commission Meeting Room
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM
FACILITIES COMMITTEE MINUTES
PRESENT:
Committee Chairman Ben Turnipseed
Commissioner Dave Ford
Executive Director Andrew Burroughs
ABSENT:
Commissioner Wayne Neal
ALSO PRESENT:
Charles A. Dorminy, HBS Legal Counsel
LaDonnah Roberts, Deputy Executive Director
Todd Kline, Director of Engineering
Pam Crosby, Director of Procurement
Christa Free, Procurement Coordinator
Trevor Peters, Thomas & Hutton
Mason Cloy, Hoyer Investment Company
MEDIA PRESENT: None
Chairman Turnipseed called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM.
Chairman Turnipseed provided an invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Chairman Turnipseed opened the Public Comment Period. There being no citizens that wished to address the Committee, Chairman Turnipseed closed the Public Comment Period.
APPROVAL
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Chairman Turnipseed to approve the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on October 16, 2024. Motion carried 2-0.
Mr. Burroughs described that the project area is bound by Altama Avenue to the east and Habersham to the west. It’s a commercial district that currently has water access but does need some water improvements to improve flows in the area. The area currently does not have access to sewer. Mr. Kline displayed the project area on the GIS system. Mr. Burroughs continued by saying that the project will put in pressure sewer force mains and allow service to every lot, indicating there are 120 parcels in this project area. The customers will have to install a grinder station on their site in order to connect, and customers will be responsible for paying the appropriate fees, but JWSC will make the service available. Through a competitive bidding process JWSC received four bids on February 11, 2025, with the low bid being from UWS Inc. UWS is finalizing the Arco project and is ready to subsequently begin work on this project. The Engineer of Record, Hussey Gay Bell, provided a bid tabulation and a recommendation to award to UWS at the total cost of $3,057,807.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Turnipseed that the Facilities Committee recommend awarding a contract for the construction of the Community Road Area Water and Sewer Extension Project to UWS, Inc., in the amount of $3,057,807.00. Motion carried 2-0.
Mr. Burroughs provided that the rehabilitation project at this location is ongoing. During this project, there have been five change orders to date, which are listed in the memo. This Change Order No. 6 is a two-part change order, one of which is a reduction in scope of the previously proposed paving for the project. The value of that scope reduction is $140,592.11. However, the addition is to include chemical storage, pumping and piping necessary for the removal of phosphorus from the facility. This would be an addition of alum and liquid lime storage tanks. These tanks have a seven-day hold time as well as the ability to pump into two different locations for treatment purposes. The cost to include the new chemical treatments is $521,450, for the combined net cost of this change order being $380,857.89. The longest lead time item is 12 to 16 weeks from approval of the change order.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Turnipseed that the Facilities Committee recommend the full Commission approve Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $380,857.89 to BRW Construction Group, LLC for scope changes associated with the Dunbar Creek WPCF Rehab project. Motion carried 2-0.
Mr. Burroughs stated that staff is recommending the purchase of six dissolved oxygen monitoring probes for Academy Creek to replace the three existing units. The three are in stage one of the each of the aeration basins and we’re requesting to replace those three as they are fouling considerably. Staff must constantly pull them up, then clean them off for proper operation. Staff will also put monitors in stage four as well on the effluent side of the aeration basins to ensure that D.O. set points are accurate. He explained that oxygen is the largest non-personnel related item in JWSC’s annual budget, which emphasizes the importance of proper monitoring and control. The cost to purchase the six probes and accompanying equipment is $35,350.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Turnipseed that the Facilities Committee recommend the full Commission approve the purchase of the D.O. monitoring probes and associated equipment from CL2 Solutions, LLC. in the amount of $35,350. Motion carried 2-0.
HIC Altama is the Hoyer Investment Company. HIC Altama owns the northwest corner of Exit 42. Hoyer owns several acres in the area with plans for a large mixed-use development with single family residential, multifamily residential, and commercial parcels. JWSC approached HIC about potentially acquiring property from them to construct a new wastewater treatment plant at Exit 42. JWSC got the property surveyed, and the parties signed an MOU in 2023 for just over 16 acres in the northeast corner of the northwest corner of Hoyer’s property. While doing that, Hoyer brought forth an idea. Initially, they could, for the first several phases of their property, gravity flow their sewer back out to Highway 99 to the right-of-way to connect to the existing gravity system that services Highway 99, which eventually goes under the interstate, and ties back into Pump Station 4118 at the end of Shell Road. Rather than Hoyer installing smaller diameter gravity sewer, that JWSC would have remove and reroute upon construction of the new wastewater plant, the parties discussed Hoyer installing larger diameter gravity towards the proposed plant site. Hoyer would not install everything to the full plant, only what they need for their current phases of their development. That will be 24-inch gravity sewer, which is of sufficient size for the new plant. Also, Hoyer is putting in a temporary pump station to pump their flow to Highway 99, that they would not be required to put in should they have gravity to Highway 99. These are the onsite improvements.
What is being presented is an agreement for Hoyer to receive credit in Capital Improvement Fees. The amount of that credit would equal the difference in cost between what would have been required for onsite versus what JWSC has requested that Hoyer install to accommodate the new wastewater plant, as well as for the value of the property. With potential future phases, as they come online with more housing and commercial development up there, the second thing Hoyer would do offsite is to install a parallel force main along the existing gravity main that receives the flow from Pump Station 4119. That force main terminates at the manhole that Hoyer would have been gravity flowing into anyway. Hoyer would be installing a force main along the existing gravity route and tying into the existing 4119 force main. That force main will run all the way to the existing 4118 force main where it will manifold in. As part of that manifold process, Hoyer will install valves so when the new plant is online, that valve can be closed and Pump Station 4118, at the end of Shell Road, can then be reversed back to the new wastewater treatment facility. That opens additional capacity in the North Mainland district, not for Hoyer, but for other developments that are planned along the line. A future phase that they will be considering is to install a parallel force main along the existing 4119 force main to free up additional capacity along Highway 99 in that pump station should development timing outpace plant construction timelines. Fourth, Hoyer can upgrade Pump Station 4119 should the timing of development outpace plant construction timelines. Representatives from Hoyer and Thomas & Hutton, who is the engineer for Hoyer, were present at the meeting. Thomas & Hutton’s Preliminary Engineering Report was provided in digital form for the Board’s review.
The agreement provides Hoyer with credit for dollars spent in accordance with the JWSC purchasing policy for the amount above what is required for Hoyer’s onsite development, the value of the property. Then, as the future phases come online of the project, credit for that as it is completed. Hoyer would provide JWSC with those invoices for guarantees. If, for whatever reason, Hoyer receives more credit than they need for onsite, they will receive 70% of tap fees that utilize the new infrastructure for a period of up to five years, or until Hoyer’s reimbursement is received, whichever happens sooner.
JWSC has entered into a few of this type of agreements in the past. This one is different because JWSC approached Hoyer with the proposal for a mutually beneficial project for Hoyer and the entire Highway 99 corridor. Essentially, Hoyer is going to front money for the projects and, as a result, they get capital improvement fee credit for their onsite needs. Mr. Peters, with Thomas & Hutton, can explain the projects in much greater detail should you have any additional questions. This has been a good working relationship we’ve had between staff, the developer, and Thomas & Hutton. JWSC can secure this property, get this new infrastructure installed and be well on our way to a new wastewater treatment facility that will service the entire Exit 42 and Highway 99 corridor for many years to come.
Chairman Turnipseed questioned the size of the property being just over 16 acres. He would feel more comfortable with 20 acres as he is concerned about appropriate setbacks being available with the density of the residential development adjacent to the proposed plant site. Hoyer indicated verbally that 20 acres could be provided. Mr. Burroughs indicated that the additional approximately 4 acres would require additional survey to be completed and a new property appraisal to be completed. Given the increase in property values in the past few years, it is highly likely that a new appraised value would exceed the existing appraised value of the approximately 16 acres. Mr. Burroughs recommended the additional 4 acres be added as an addendum to the agreement. Mr. Burroughs was requested to provide a potential site layout on the 16-acre tract for review by the Commission.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Turnipseed that the Facilities Committee recommend the full Commission enter into an agreement with HIC Altama, LLC for 20 acres of property and additional infrastructure improvements for enhanced water and wastewater services along and near Highway 99 and Exit 42 with full discussion tomorrow. Motion carries 2-0.
For this Resolution, Mr. Burroughs explained that the State of Georgia owns property along both sides of Highway 17 north of what is known as the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation. JWSC currently provides neither water nor sewer to the property which is managed by the DNR. Glynn New Hope owns the former New Hope Plantation, and they want to construct water and sewer improvements on site, with the needs to carry that to offsite JWSC systems to facilitate redevelopment of the plantation property. Construction of these improvements will require the installation of a water main and sewer main across DNR property at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, adjacent to the current expansion of Highway 17. To accomplish this, DNR requires that JWSC be the requester of the easement. The intent is to get this easement on the DNR agenda this month as well as put it before the State Properties Commission. The Resolution outlines the scope of the project. It also makes clear that should Glynn New Hope not complete the project, then the easement will not be granted, and JWSC is not responsible for anything associated with that project.
Separately from this, as a portion of an agreement with the DNR, Glynn New Hope will be running a fire main to the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation property to increase fire protection to that area. This is just a resolution in support of the project so that the item can be placed on their agenda.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Turnipseed that the Facilities Committee recommend that the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission approve the resolution in support of the water service availability and fire protection project at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation. Motion carried 2-0.
Mr. Burroughs presented this item. He informed the Commissioners that this item is a request for an easement over JWSC property by Georgia Power to install a looped, underground power system on JWSC’s South Harrington facility to an onsite transformer there. JWSC has experienced repeated power outages at that facility, and Georgia Power has proposed installing a secondary line so that power can be fed multiple directions. Mr. Burroughs continued to say that this is a request for a ten-foot utility easement off the far east side of the Harrington property. That specific location on the property was chosen in order to avoid conflicts with an existing 16-inch water main leaving the facility. This easement will benefit JWSC from the standpoint that JWSC gets a looped system to power both the well site and nearby pump stations.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Turnipseed that the Facilities Committee recommend that the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission approve the conveyance of a 10-foot utility easement at 161 S Harrington Road to Georgia Power Company for maintenance of underground power cables. Motion carried 2-0.
Mr. Kline presented this item in two parts. The first part is an area known as London Murphy Tract. It includes approximately 300 linear feet of two-inch water main, and approximately 300 feet of eight-inch gravity main and manhole appurtenances. This location is off Demere Road on Saint Simons Island. Also included are the noted easements, as they do traverse private property. The second part is on the Mainland in an area known as Peanut Properties, Inc. This dedication includes just less than 700 feet of two-inch PVC force main, which will open up wastewater service to customers all along its route.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Turnipseed that the Facilities Committee recommend that the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission approve and accept these projects with associated documentation. Motion carried 2-0.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Burroughs briefly presented the Water Production Report for the month of January 2025 to the Facilities Committee. This report provides the Committee with monthly and daily water production in millions of gallons for each of the BGJWSC water production facilities (wells). The following are Brunswick District production facilities: Howard Coffin, Goodyear Park, Brunswick Villa, FLETC, I-95, Golden Isles I, Golden Isles II, Canal, and Ridgewood. The South Mainland District wells include Fancy Bluff, Exit 29, and Brookman. Mallery, Airport, Harrington, and Hampton South are the wells located in the St. Simons Island District.
Mr. Burroughs briefly reviewed the January 2025 Monthly Wastewater Flow Report with the Committee. This report contains data regarding the influent and effluent flows, concentration of elements and chemicals, plant capacity, etc. JWSC’s wastewater treatment plants continue to operate very well.
Mr. Kline and Mr. Burroughs presented an update on the monthly Project Report for Capital Projects currently in process including those in the engineering phase and those in construction. The Commissioners were provided with a packet containing: the Capital Project Photographs, Capital Project Report Spreadsheet, the Capital Project Gantt Chart of project timelines, and the Earned Value Analysis Report. Mr. Kline and Mr. Burroughs presented the update by highlighting projects along with excellent photographs and descriptive details on scope of work completed and portions remaining for final project completion.
Chairman Turnipseed asked if there was any further business to discuss.
Chairman Turnipseed adjourned the meeting at 2:59 p.m.
For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
Facilities Minutes 05-14-2025 with Attachments
Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission
1703 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
Commission Meeting Room
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM
PRESENT:
Committee Chairman Ben Turnipseed
Commissioner Dave Ford
Commissioner Wayne Neal
Executive Director Andrew Burroughs
ALSO PRESENT:
LaDonnah Roberts, Deputy Executive Director
Harry Patel, Assistant Engineer
Pam Crosby, Director of Procurement
David Owens, Director of Finance
Christa Free, Procurement Coordinator
MEDIA PRESENT: None
Chairman Turnipseed called the meeting to order at 1:01 PM.
Chairman Turnipseed provided an invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Chairman Turnipseed opened the Public Comment Period. There being no citizens that wished to address the Committee, Chairman Turnipseed closed the Public Comment Period.
APPROVAL
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Neal to approve the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on April 16, 2025. Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Burroughs discussed the potential expansion of the JWSC water system along Lakewood Avenue, located just north of the City limits off Community Road. Currently, there is approximately 685 feet of existing 8-inch PVC water main extending southward from Community Road, with properties beyond this section relying on private wells. Several residents in the area have reported significant issues with their wells, including sand intrusion and poor water quality, and have requested access to JWSC’s system.
A new residential structure is currently under development approximately 360 feet from the existing water main. The property owner obtained a quote from J.H. Stone Construction to install a 2-inch line to service their home, which would meet minimum requirements for a single residence. However, in consideration of long-term infrastructure needs and resident concerns, a proposal was developed to install a more robust 8-inch water main over a 560-foot span, including a fire hydrant and a flush connection to preserve water quality until additional customers are connected or the system is looped further.
There was a noted discrepancy in the GIS mapping system, which appears to be missing a section of the water main; however, the presence of an existing fire hydrant confirms that water infrastructure is in place, even if it is not properly documented. This area had previously been identified as a strong candidate for water system expansion under the SPLOST 2021 program. Based on current needs and future growth potential, it was recommended that JWSC proceed with the installation of the 8-inch main, fire hydrant, and flush connection at a total estimated cost of $55,000, to be funded through SPLOST 2021 proceeds.
Commissioner Neal made a motion seconded by Commissioner Ford that the Facilities Committee recommend awarding a contract to J.H. Stone Construction, Inc in the amount of $55,000 for the Lakewood Avenue Water Extension. Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Burroughs shared that there was a new bid process that was initiated for horizontal directional drilling services, expanding on a similar contract awarded several years ago. This updated solicitation included labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals for the installation of 2″, 4″, 6″, 8″, 12″, and 16″ pipe sizes—an increase from the previous bid, which covered only up to 8″. The expanded pipe diameters were included to accommodate occasional needs for larger casings beneath roads and right-of-way. All pipe materials will be supplied by JWSC, with the contractor responsible solely for the installation. Contractors are required to complete work within three weeks of receiving a purchase order.
One bid was received from TB Landmark Construction, a contractor with a strong track record and extensive prior experience with JWSC. Their pricing was deemed reasonable and consistent with expectations, with per-foot rates ranging from $70 to $90 for standard sizes, and higher rates for the 12″ and 16″ pipe installations. TB Landmark Construction has already expressed interest in available work and is prepared to begin immediately. This contract will streamline the execution of small-scale projects by eliminating the need for separate bids on each job.
Commissioner Ford made a motion seconded by Commissioner Neal that the Facilities Committee recommend awarding a contract to TB Landmark Construction, Inc. as listed in the attached bid tabulation. Motion carried 3-0.
In Mr. Kline’s absence Mr. Burroughs was able to provide the update for the five properties involved with this approval item.
The first dedication pertains to the Alpine Gateway Project near Canal Crossing, involving a section of sewer main beneath the Alpine Court public right-of-way. Only the segment between two manholes is being dedicated; all lateral connections to serve individual buildings will remain private. The second project involves the Friendly Express on Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island. This dedication includes a water and sewer easement connecting to the water main at the rear of 50 Oaks Drive, allowing future access and maintenance.
The third dedication is from the Tru by Hilton hotel at Exit 29 near the “I am Nacho Mama” restaurant. The dedication includes 89 feet of water line, 64 feet of sewer line, and an access easement across the property. It was confirmed that adequate water pressure has been achieved through two improvements: discovery and opening of a closed valve and reprogramming of the SCADA system to trigger pump activation based on local pressure rather than tank levels. The fourth dedication relates to Grand Island View Phase 1, a new multifamily development off Highway 17. While all on-site water and sewer infrastructure is private, the utility is accepting an easement for access to two on-site 8-inch water meters for maintenance purposes.
The fifth and final dedication is from Southport Parkway Townhomes, a 277-unit development with nine buildings located across from the Elementary School and adjacent to the Southport Wastewater facility. All water and sewer infrastructure has been inspected and accepted by the PNC team. Instead of granting easements for individual utility segments, the entire roadway is being dedicated as an easement. All record drawings and legal documents for these dedications have been reviewed and approved. It was also noted that any future maintenance performed by the utility on private property will be billed to the property owner, with prior notification given to the customer.
Commissioner Neal made a motion seconded by Commissioner Ford that the Facilities Committee recommend the full Commission approve and accept these requests to accept infrastructure and easements with associated documentation. Motion carries 3-0.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Burroughs presented the Water Production Report for the month of May 2025 to the Facilities Committee. This report provides the Committee with monthly and daily water production in millions of gallons for each of the BGJWSC water production facilities (wells). The following are Brunswick District production facilities: Howard Coffin, Goodyear Park, Brunswick Villa, FLETC, I-95, Golden Isles I, Golden Isles II, Canal, and Ridgewood. The South Mainland District wells include Fancy Bluff, Exit 29, and Brookman. Mallery, Airport, Harrington, and Hampton South are the wells located in the St. Simons Island District.
Mr. Burroughs reviewed the May 2025 Monthly Wastewater Flow Report with the Committee. This report contains data regarding the influent and effluent flows, concentration of elements and chemicals, plant capacity, etc. Aside from ongoing ammonia issues at Academy Creek, the plants are operating well. Improvement is being shown on the ammonia because of improved solids handling.
Mr. Burroughs presented an update on the monthly Project Report for Capital Projects currently in process including those in the engineering phase and those in construction. The Commissioners were provided with a packet containing: the Capital Project Photographs, Capital Project Report Spreadsheet, and the Capital Project Gantt Chart of project timelines. Mr. Burroughs presented the update by highlighting projects along with excellent photographs and descriptive details on scopes of work completed as well as portions remaining for final project completion. Mr. Burroughs also reminded the Commissioners of items that are currently out for bids or pending release of bid packages.
Chairman Turnipseed asked if there was any further business to discuss. Hearing none, Commissioner Neal made a motion seconded by Commissioner Ford to adjourn. Motion carries 3-0.
Chairman Turnipseed adjourned the meeting at 1:55 p.m.
For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room.
Facilities Minutes 10-16-24 with Attachments
To read the minutes, please open or download the pdf from the link above, or you may see more below.
For your consideration, please read the minutes from the Facilities Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the Commission Meeting Room.
Facilities Minutes 9-18-24 with Attachments
To read the minutes, please open or download the pdf from the link above, or you ay see more below.